HR Officer

Michael Page; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector organization is seeking an interim HR Officer to join their HR and OD team. This role is crucial for supporting managers and staff across various HR activities, including recruitment, policy application, and training coordination. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. This is a hybrid role with an immediate start, offering a competitive pay rate. If you are passionate about HR and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive pay rate

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR role with operational responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in HR systems implementation and coordinate recruitment campaigns.
• Provide first line advice on HR policy and manage vetting processes.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Recruitment

Policy Awareness

Tools

Online Applicant Tracking System

Job description

• HR OFFICER required for immediate start!
• Interim Role - 3 Months - Public Sector organisation based in London

About Our Client

Our client is a well-known Public Sector organisation based in London.

Job Description

The HR Officer will work as part of the HR and OD team to support managers and staff across a range of operational HR & OD activity. You will act as the first point of contact for managers and staff within the organisation; responding to queries and requests for information and support.

Key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Assist the HR Advisor in successful HR systems implementation and related processes, leading on specific discrete elements, development and maintenance, when required.
• Co-ordinate recruitment campaigns from advert to new starter on-boarding process using the online applicant tracking system.
• Review and action changes to terms and conditions of employment and monthly payroll updates, including updating information on the HR system, submitting notifications to the payroll team and producing written confirmation to individuals.
• Manage the vetting process for new starters, as well as renewals for current staff.
• Coordinate L&D activity including liaison with providers, administering online or in person events, developing communications and reporting on attendance and evaluation.
• Provide first line advice on the application of HR policy, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and other employment issues, attend meetings, and take minutes and maintain records as required.

The Successful Applicant

An interim HR Officer with:

• Proven experience of working in a similar Human Resources role with responsibility for a wide range of operational human resources activities
• Appreciation and awareness of policies and procedures including; absence management, performance capability, diversity and inclusion, recruitment and retention.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Able to start immediately

What's on Offer

This is interim HR Officer role is until the end of June 2025

• Pay rate of £23.02/hour
• Hybrid working (1-2 days required in office)
• 9.00am - 5.00pm, Mon-Fri